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Timing is definitely way off. When the distributor points to the real #1 plug location, cylinder #6 is at TDC. Looks like the previous owner had it backwards. I tried looking for my cam timing mark, but I dont see the same Camshaft Gear Sprocket as in the FSM. Mine has 3 view points, not 4. Regardless, at TDC for cylinder #1, no view point is at the top to let me see the timing mark on the cam. Is there another way to time this? I'll search in the meantime. I see some high temp gasket maker in random spots, so someone has definitely been in here. The came bolt is also chewed up. Definitely going to get a new one. Bright side, I got it running! Sounds like a tractor probably due to the cylinder 3 issues and timing being so bad. But it was running! I was able to keep it alive for nearly a minute by having the throttle cracked a hair. I needed to adjust the idle screw but it died before I could grab my flathead. Thank you all for the help. My next steps will be to re-time the engine in hopes it runs smoother. Then we can dive into the cylinder 3 issues.

Hi all Really looking forward to starting this project and getting all of your input and advice along the way! Im new to this forum, Ive spent lots of time lurking though! I have been posting on the australian forum but traffic is quite low on there so hoping to get quicker input on here. I did also consider hybridz but I think my resto will be more in line with classiczcars as Im not transplanting a V10 into mine... Names Ryan, I am the long time owner of a 1971 240z here in Perth Western Australia. Vin is HS30-001063 I have owned the car for 10 years. When I bought the car it was in rough condition, tried to get it running to enjoy for a while but the previous owner had neglected it too much. So I decided not to waste money or time and wait for a ground up resto. Then it took me 8 years to find a decent space to start the resto (my dads new shed). I started the tear down in late 2018 but then had my son so it went on the back burner for another 1.5 years. Now I am almost finished the tear down and excited to get some real work done. Unfortunately I have another baby due in November! Damn! Lol I have also started a YouTube channel to document the restoration. At the moment they’re pretty boring dismantle videos but I plan to make them better quality and more exciting in the future. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZhre0vm7sL2Kl7hUQFVkg About the car: History unknown, bought it from a very energetic guy who pretty much ran it into the ground, was completely neglected and unmaintained. I knew I wanted to do a full restomod however, so this was not an issue for me. Car has a L20 engine and may be an originally automatic gearbox, hence the L20 swap and that the gear lever barely lines up with the hole in the trans tunnel. L20 will be thrown in the bin. Car is green originally and has had a terrible quality respray. Car had a relatively minor front end collsion, bent sugar scoop/front bumper support and some light repairs to radiator support Basically everything on the car needs replacing/restoration, nothing is reusable in a sense I can just rebolt it on the restored car. Plans for the car: Due to the car not having the original engine I see no point in going back to stock original. may as well create the car I want, so many things will not be stock - Color change, unsure as to color just yet, was leaning toward white but recently I have been liking safari gold - L28 stroked out - Triple Weber set up but thinking of keeping SU's initially to save some $$$ - BC Coilovers, techno toy tuning 3 point strut brace in front and 3 point apex engineering strut brace in rear - Initially all suspension components will be restored and reused to save $$$ (however I havent ruled out installing some pretty techno toy tuning/ apex engineering components at a later date) - Brake upgrade to front and disc upgrade to rear. not going big brakes as I dont like big rims on the 240z - Custom interior - I am an upholsterer by trade and am going to be doing the interior myself and upgrading some it. Think Alcantara and leather - wheels are undecided but something of the period, watanabes/rotas etc - Fender Mirrors for that classic japanese sports car look - Majority of the chrome will be painted in a satin black, I am not a chrome fan unfortunately.... (I know this will upset many of you) - Exterior besides the lack of chrome will be very stock, no flares etc, thinking about maybe doing a BRE style lower lip air dam thingy Here are some photos just before I started stripping it

Seems like the car was in pretty good shape when you got it and really just needs a few small things. Don't do anything drastic, no big changes are necessary. If it was drivable and only sat for a couple of months then many of things you'd do for a car that sat for years aren't needed. I'd focus on avoiding disasters, like burning your wiring because you have the wrong fusible links. Looks like you have that covered. Here's a simple one. Move that wire before it gets jammed in the hood latch.

Thank you so much! Will do right now I’m cleaning the connections as we speak and will start looking for leaks as soon as I get the battery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here's another useful "Tech-Tip" page put together by 240260280 and his friends. Bookmark it for sure. It has great photos and he explains stuff in a very understandable way. It was my lifeline when I semi restored my '77. The "EFI and Fuel" section is a gold mine of information in my opinion. https://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/

I’ve seen those; $200 is so expensive for that piece. 😔 i saw this online, but the mounting still has me a bit confused, it looks like a 3” duct can be used. I should have gotten into the rock collection hobby instead.

https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/30-8062

I will. Bodywork is not my strong point so I'll have to doctor up the photos haha. But I got started today, in the spirit of pictures or it didn't happen. No decent pictures of the engine build. The phone is too low end for anything close up.

I flipped a few of your pictures so I wouldn't break my neck😀. Overall the engine looks to be in fair shape and you've replaced some of the tune up components. That's why I asked if you had adjusted your timing. It's not too difficult to do and it's in the FSM. Assuming you put the spark plug wires in the proper firing order, I was wondering if the distributer had twisted a little. Most everything is in the right place and the fuel and vac lines seem to be OK , at least from what I could see in your pictures, but check them for cracks and leaks anyway. The fusible links and battery connections will need to be addressed in the near future. I don't know what gauge the links are and there is a thick red one where a black one should be. plus the rusty alligator clip is not pretty, but functional. Are you in the US? Replacement fusible links and covers are easy to order . All of those things I mentioned plus more affect the engine. On a side note, maybe the PO was using the carpet mat as a fender cover when working on it? or is the car missing the hood vent cover, either way, carpet mats don't belong in the engine bay. Folks have given you good advice so far, but also use the search function for just about any question you have (it's all been done before and talked about). If you look under the Resources tab at the top of the page, you'll find lots more info and encouragement there also.

It's possible to install the oil pump drive shaft incorrectly, and that's what drives the distributor through the quill. Happens often. If you can move the plug wires so that #1 wire is where the rotor points under the cap that might do it for you. Put #1 there then install the wires in the correct order, 1-5-3-6-2-4 counterclockwise. Leave the distributor position where it is, it's correlated to the crankshaft position. It will probably start. Maybe you'll get lucky and the dead cylinder just has a stuck ring. Worth a shot.

QUOTE: "I do have a FSM but have no clue where to start". I understand your lack of experience, but there is hope. Again, the FSM is your friend. Go to the Engine Tune-Up section, trouble diagnoses and corrections, ET14. Just follow the probable causes for the condition you told us about earlier. Work through some of that and repost. It's difficult to offer advice without more information from you. These engines are somewhat simple compaired to today's engines that need to be "plugged" in to diagnose problems. Hang in there. Many of us where exactly where you are at a point in the past. There are a few good and helpful members here that will probably help you to get up and running after you are able to provide more feedback.

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No no.. always smart to ask then not to ask.. you can always learn something.. For instans that i don't know how to write forinstans? and no i don't know how to get off those gaskets 🤣

Hello I am a new 240z owner. I won an auction on BaT back on 2/9 and the car arrived here just a couple of weeks ago. The car was the orange 72...pretty much all original and it was as advertised by the former owner. Attached is a photo as it came off the trailer. In the first couple of shake down drives most things seem in order. I have already acquired a set of stock hub caps and I am looking for a set of stock wheels...a 2/72 date would be really nice. I am not totally new to Z’s but it has been a long time. I owned an orange 72 240 back in 72 and a 260 from 74-80. I had been looking for the right car for a few years now. Buying a car without looking at it was a bit scary but the community comments on BaT gave me some confidence. I look forward to enjoying my Z and meeting any owners from Northern VA. I also look forward of being a member of this forum. Thanks Jim

On the outside it should hold up OK. The heat there isn't very high, and there shouldn't be any fuel washing across the outer parts. Beeswax is pretty stiff and durable. If you have stone countertops in your kitchen, you could try that. Be sure and clean up so your wife doesn't get upset. Or, stop by the local tradesmen who do stone countertops, see f they have a scrap piece you can have. I snagged leftover bits when I built my house.

Well, he played, coached and died at Barcelona...je neus lang is ! Ironic really because Cruyff was quoted as saying "Football is a game you play with your brain" 😄 An SM - fabulous car - pure art mobility. Here's another well known footballer and his astute choice of personal car.

She's a Beauty!!

I didn’t realise pornography was allowed on this site!!!!